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July 30, 2025 42 mins

Ready to break free from people-pleasing and reclaim your authentic self? In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into building resilience, embracing boldness, and cultivating emotional wellness—especially for women feeling stuck after years of over-giving and emotional suppression.

Host Kathy Washburn is joined by powerhouse Erika Rothenberger, a civil engineer, keynote speaker, and founder of multiple women’s empowerment groups, who shares her transformative journey from perfectionism and burnout to audacious self-leadership. Together, they explore how to build resilience before crisis hits, why auditing your personal “board of directors” accelerates growth, time management tricks for busy women, and the life-changing impact of embracing your true essence.

Packed with actionable strategies for overcoming Type C traits, setting healthy boundaries, and experimenting with “thriving” in midlife, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop living a muted life and start honoring their deepest desires. Tune in to discover how cultivating courage, community, and resilience can propel you into your most vibrant, empowered chapter yet!

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

  • Cultivating resilience through audacious action
  • Building empowering female support networks
  • Experiential thriving for personal growth
  • Emotional wellness in midlife transitions
  • Healthy boundaries and intentional time management

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Connect with Kathy Washburn:

To learn more about Kathy and her coaching services, head over to: https://kathywashburn.net/

To schedule a free consultation with Kathy visit: https://kathywashburn.net/contact

Follow Kathy on Instagram: @kathywashburndotnet

Sign Up for Kathy’s On Demand Anchored Hope Course: https://kathy-washburn.teachable.com/p/anchored-hope

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